Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead (1957)

Documentary15 minutes
45%
User score
Description

A portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead consisting of still shots and narration. Deals with the special objects and events surrounding the annual Mexican celebration of “All Souls Day”. It is not only a rich flood of folk art, but a view of the way that the Mexicans have come to terms with death. Searched out with the help of Alexander Girard and a moving guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.

Charles Eames
Director
Ray Eames
Director

Actors

Alma Usher
Alma Usher
Narrator (Original version)
Edgar Kaufmann Jr.
Edgar Kaufmann Jr.
Narrator (Final version)
Status

Released

Original language

English

Budget

—

Revenue

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Keywords
mexicoday of the dead